QA/QC Manager - North Norway

overwatch; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Overwatch, in partnership with a client in Norway, seeks an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and control across large-scale data centre projects.

You will establish the Project Quality Management System, oversee ITPs, NCRs, audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client standards, coordinating with contractors and commissioning teams. This owner-side role emphasizes documentation discipline and cross-disciplinary oversight.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in QA/QC management on large-scale construction, mission-critical, or data centre projects.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methodologies, and construction quality processes.
• Experience working with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
• Proven experience managing QA across CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, BMS, and Commissioning.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee QA/QC activities across multiple disciplines.
• Review and approve ITPs, quality procedures, method statements, and checklists.
• Ensure materials and installations meet specifications and standards.
• Manage site inspections, testing, and quality surveillance during construction.
• Monitor NCRs, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams for IST readiness.
• Maintain quality records and turnover documentation.
• Conduct quality audits of contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare regular quality reports for leadership.

Skills

QA/QC management

Quality management systems

Inspection methodologies

Construction quality processes

ISO 9001

Project management tools

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Document control platforms

Education

Engineering/Construction/Quality Management degree

Tools

Quality reporting systems

Document control platforms

Project management tools

Job description

QA/QC Manager

Norway

Applications only open to:

• EU passport holders
• British passport holders with a degree

Rotation:

• 3 weeks in-country, 1 week remote working

Employment type:

• Salary – fixed term employment
• Freelance – the worker needs to register in Norway

In partnership with Overwatch EMEA, our client is building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution, developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.

We are actively recruiting for an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control activities across our client’s hyperscale data centre projects. You will be responsible for implementing and managing the project quality management system, ensuring all design, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with project specifications, applicable standards, and client expectations.

This owner-side role requires extensive experience in mission-critical construction environments where quality, reliability, and documentation are essential. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, commissioning teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure that all works are inspected, verified, documented, and handed over to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Quality Management System (QMS) in line with client requirements and industry best practice.
• Oversee all QA/QC activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, BMS, and Commissioning disciplines.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, method statements, and inspection checklists.
• Ensure all materials, equipment, and installations comply with approved specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Manage site inspections, witness testing, and quality surveillance activities throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Monitor and track non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and preventive actions to ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure quality verification is completed prior to functional testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, test certificates, and turnover documentation to support project handover.
• Conduct quality audits of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to verify compliance with project quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Prepare regular quality reports for project leadership, highlighting key metrics, risks, trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in QA/QC management on large-scale construction, mission-critical, or data centre projects.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methodologies, and construction quality processes.
• Experience working with international standards such as ISO 9001 and other relevant construction and commissioning standards.
• Proven experience managing quality across multiple disciplines including CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, BMS, and Commissioning.
• Strong understanding of inspection and testing requirements for mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and quality improvement programmes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in quality reporting systems, document control platforms, and project management tools.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian would be advantageous.